Stoughton High School - Stotonian / Semaphore Yearbook (Stoughton, MA)

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SEMAPHORE President Blair of Fuller Blu! h Cosmetique Industrie Was greeted by a tremendous rush (He offered samples free.) In walked McKay and Einstein To everyone ' s surprise. They listened to his cosmic line With wide and starry eyes. Dotty McPherson of authoress note Was the center of attraction Because of the novel that she wrote Full of wit and action. Lord Sidebottom from over the sea, Who ' d just been received by the king, Added pomp and dignity And many gifts did bring. Miss Christman did the flower display Which offered subtle beauty With potted palms and rose bouquets From Stoughton and Djibouti. Gas expert, Critser, was called in A gas leak to explore. A loud explosion, an awful din. He didn ' t take the elevator. The party was crashed when Ledin dropped in Unorthodoxly through the roof. His plane went into a spin Now the house isn ' t waterproof. Thomas Smyth, the corner cop. Thought he heard a sound. Dashing there, he stopped to stare — The house was all around Charlie Downs, the fireman, Poured water on the place In case a spark make easy mark, And saved the populace. 19 4 3 Barbara B. brought for them Cups of tea and cakes Past member of the Motor-Corps Her job she now retakes. Jimmy Fox, the editor Of Ladies ' Homey Journal , Is always in a dither But is making it eternal. His everfaithful secretary Is Mary Alexander, For when finances start to vary She never does meander. I have an interesting staff. C. Murphy draws cartoons She makes the many readers laugh And others fall in swoons. Lucas tells the lovelorn About affairs of heart, And eases troubles of forlorn And gives young love a start. Martha Hampe knows her styles Of France and all the nations She even travels many miles To get the right creations. Melvin Kaitz is author He writes them novel size Every story, meritory. Wins a Nobel prize. Anne D ' Amadio writes of foods The recipes are rare. Her pretty sheet of things to eat Would tempt a millionaire. Theresa Williams corresponds She is the news reporter Her greatest scoops are Army troops They always will support her. 20

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19 4 3 SEMAPHORE Carabatsos volunteered To tell some things that he had heard. (He ' s a successful shoe magnate.) I stopped at Conway ' s to have tea At the London Bridge shoppe. It was so good I over ate. Also there, Lieutenant ' Wade Of the London Fire Brigade Had come to help a bit. Congresswoman Randall there In Parliament her views did air. Her speech was called exquisite. I saw when I was in Paree Monsieur Baskin, celebrity, Cest pour mon corps de la ballet! M ' am ' selle Long for aristocrats Now designs Parisian hats. They ' re the latest thing today. Gene Caruso Galasso The operatic basso 1 heard in good old Rome. It was the marry month of June And there was Struzzie with her groom His first name is Jerome. Arriving at my destination Pechonis had an innovation Sold hotdogs to the Greeks. And now it ' s someone else ' s turn To tell some things that he did learn Abroad these last few weeks. Barney Silva made a tour Of goodwill through the West. As an eastern cowboy he was sent (But proved the West still best.) He told his story all in song About the stalwart Yankee. A Pocahontas of Massachusetts Was heroine Helen Kasupski. Barney had horses, and sideshow of fish, Of tropical breed and variety. So the boy in his stable was one Robert Gaibl Who knew about fish society. Barney was advertised far and wide By an excellent painter, I ' m sure. The pictures so dandy were painted by Handy. Their action supplied the lure. Dotty Dug sold tickets And barked about the show. Her on the inside at the ringside Caused the crowds to grow. Eva also drew a crowd Her songs were quite risque The way she ' d sing was smouldering The hit of the matinee. Skinny Silva was the stooge Who sat among the patrons. He ' d laugh and laugh in their behalf And relax the matrons. Dotty Sweet sews costumes That add color to the show. Her boleros for caballeros Are always apropos. Up from the ranks of the Semaphore Into the New York Sun Crean goes from shore to shore Reporting can ' t be outdone. The story which really brought him fame Was the Dorothy Holmes debut; The best of society came, The wealthy and well-to-do. All were greeted at the door By butler, Donald Condon, Who annt)unced each visitor From Paris, Rome and London. 19

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19 4 3 SEMAPHORE Anna Heelan writes verse Appearing on the pages. It isn ' t bad, it could be worse; Is even praised by sages. Joan Smullen interviews the bands. The Dorseys and Glenn Miller. Her verbation on syncopation Surely is a killer. The next to speak was Porter A wealthy looking gent. But sad and dreary his story His money was all spent. I was a rich man, once, he said, But now my gold is gone. I lost It all on Broadway With a play called Gentleman John. I bought myself a theater And presented there this play. It should have been a great success For it starred Drusilla J. But fate decided otherwise And bad luck came at once. Drusilla got a bigger chance And joined up with the Lunts. So there I was without a star And then to top all this. Our drummer, Milton Caplan, quit. That guy we sure did miss The orchestra then fell apart Our soloist next went. She was a Miss Virginia Blye, For stardom she was meant. The opening night was near at hand I had to get a clown. And so I picked up Idsie Crane, But Jackie turned me down. My public must come first, ' he said, And left for Hollywood. But Milton Bishop helped me out Which made things very good. Then Mai Kasupski came to sing. Joe Santos tried the drum. On opening night we all felt fine Not knowing what would come. Our ticket taker caught a cold. Miss Anna Mootas she. And had to stay at home that night, Oh woe, oh woe was me. The audience just walked right in And never paid a cent. We didn ' t realize what was up Until they all had went. Next morning in Ward Clifford came, A bill collector he. And ordered payment of my debts Of many and many a fee. I paid them all, and then I found My cash had quickly gone ' d. And so you see me here today A weary vagabond. Then Porter paused and dried his eyes It was a sad, sad sight Let ' s hear another story, he said That ' s cheerful, gay and bright. 21